An ice wall on River Street in Saranac Lake, not far from the Ice Palace, caused a car to flip Thursday afternoon. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the driver was not seriously injured, but was carried to a Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad ambulance on a gurney and in a neck brace. It happened … Read more
Twelve percent of employees at Sunmount face “disciplinary measures” if they don’t get vaccinated in compliance with a federal mandate that took effect Thursday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, workers will need to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 26, at which point the option for them to test negative in lieu of being vaccinated … Read more
International speedskating races are returning to Lake Placid’s Olympic oval. More than 60 speedskaters from universities in 12 nations will compete in March for 13 titles at the FISU World University Championship Speed Skating event. Competition starts March 2 with the women’s 1,000- and 3,000-meter events and the men’s 1,000- and 5,000-meter races.
The Tops Markets grocery store on Church Street will close down from Feb. 6 to 12 next month as it transitions into a Grand Union as it used to be. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports signage is up letting customers know what’s coming. The shutdown begins on the 6th at 3pm and the store will … Read more
There is a severe shortage in the North Country. Anyone who is eligible to donate blood is asked to do so as soon as possible. All blood types are needed, but especially types O positive, O negative and A positive. The Adirondack Regional Blood Center provides 90 percent of the blood used by hospitals in … Read more
The Adirondack Health Foundation has announced the appointments of Joseph Beck and John Huwiler to its board of trustees. Joseph Beck is a managing director and co-head of healthcare finance at Raymond James. He has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking in the healthcare services sector. John Huwiler is a managing director … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week. It happens January 20 th – Malone – 3pm-6pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. For ages 18 and up, Moderna first doses and boosters. Drop-ins welcome, however, limited dependent on amount of vaccine.
Governor Kathy Hochul Sunday updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19, saying we’re seeing the number of cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, but we are not out of the woods yet with this winter surge. She continues to encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated and boosted and tested. More than 51,000 residents … Read more
To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter experience, visitors to the Adirondacks are advised to plan ahead and prepare with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice, and cold. Snow depths range greatly throughout the Adirondacks, with the deepest snow at higher elevations in the High Peaks region and on mountains over 3,000 feet. Snow … Read more
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Wednesday released the following statement: “On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to … Read more